Valentine Verses or, Lines of Truth, Love, and Virtue. By the Reverend Richard Cobbold |
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THE ROYAL RIDDLE. |
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THE ROYAL RIDDLE.
Men give a problem, to the wise of youth;
I give a drawing; thou, explain the truth.
I give a drawing; thou, explain the truth.
Solve the Riddle if ye can,
In wisdom's way, pursue the plan;
I'll call ye somewhat wiser than
The Author, a composing man.
In wisdom's way, pursue the plan;
I'll call ye somewhat wiser than
The Author, a composing man.
Look it o'er, and rap your pate,
Search your visions, morn and late;
You cannot guess the Riddle's fate,
Pray ask the Minister of State.
Search your visions, morn and late;
You cannot guess the Riddle's fate,
Pray ask the Minister of State.
Methinks the Senator is scanning,
One while thinking, pausing, planning;
My Lady too, her features fanning,
Proposes it to Mr. Canning.
One while thinking, pausing, planning;
My Lady too, her features fanning,
Proposes it to Mr. Canning.
Perhaps he'll solve it in his mighty pleasure,
If not, I can, Sir, at my quiet leisure.
If not, I can, Sir, at my quiet leisure.
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